Max Mark crossed a boundary he shouldn't have, so Mika felt compelled to leave. Her emotions were running high, prompting her to seek some space away from the conflict. I have a strong feeling that Malcolm, recognizing the gravity of what had just occurred, probably followed her in an attempt to offer comfort and support. I genuinely hope that he can help her process the situation and find a way to see things from a different perspective. “Look, Mika hasn’t even accepted us as her mates, let alone acknowledged the bond we share,” I said, exasperation creeping into my voice as I turned to face Mark and Mathew. We had been going back and forth on this issue for what felt like hours, with Mark stubbornly insisting that he couldn't be mates with Mika simply because she didn’t fit his defin

